Electricity and Gas Price Trends – 10th April 2026 to 17th April 2026


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Please find detailed below the latest weekly update on the wholesale electricity and gas relative in the UK.

WHAT HAPPENED TO PRICES LAST WEEK ?
ELECTRICITY WHOLESALE PRICE CHANGES (£/MWh)
TERM
1 Year
10/04/2026
80.750
17/04/2026
80.167
MOVEMENT
-0.73%
TERM
2 Year
10/04/2026
65.650
17/04/2026
67.850
MOVEMENT
+3.24%

TERM
3 Year

10/04/2026
65.550

17/04/2026
66.250

MOVEMENT
+1.06%
GAS WHOLESALE PRICE CHANGES (£/MWh)

TERM
1 Year

10/04/2026
93.750

17/04/2026
89.500

MOVEMENT
-4.75%

TERM
2 Year

10/04/2026
67.500

17/04/2026
64.750

MOVEMENT
-4.25%

TERM
3 Year

10/04/2026
65.885

17/04/2026
64.775

MOVEMENT
-1.71%
SUMMARY

With the ceasefire in the Middle East still being observed by all parties, the market has been less volatile for most of the past week.

With reports from Iran emerging at the time of writing (14:30 on 17/04/2026) that the Strait of Hormuz will re-open to all commercial traffic with immediate affect, this news could have a significant impact of price levels as we head into next week.

With the Strait of Hormuz responsible for shipping 20% of global LNG cargoes, news that it could re-open for the remainder of ceasefire, the markets should react on Monday depending on the US reaction and enforcing the blockade.

On the power side, prices held steady for the majority of the week as strong renewable output offset wider market risks.

Wind has emerged as the largest source of generation in the second half of the week, subduing demand for gas-fired generation and easing pressure on the power stack, with renewables meeting an increased share of system demand.

See previous editions of the weekly price trends update by clicking here.

We also have lots of useful news articles that will help you form a much more rounded view of the energy sector before you make a decision on your next energy contract.

Wholesale Price Change 17/04/2025 to 17/04/2026

Overall the average price of Electricity has gone DOWN by 8.00%
Overall the average price of Gas has gone DOWN by 17.62%
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